GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

Random words

WordMeaning
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
balma balsamic (see balsamic
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
pontificalepiscopal attire
noveltysomething new or unusual
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
impenitentnot penitent
detonationthe action or process of detonating